Pattern Maker in South Queensferry

£37,449 depending on experience + c£3,265 shift allowance.

2 Shift Pattern:

• Morning: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 - 14:00 & Friday 06:00 - 11:00
• Afters: Monday to Thursday, 14:00 - 23:15

Progress Rail is looking to recruit a Pattern Maker to work in a safe and productive manner, producing new and altering existing patterns, manufacture and install methods features and provide a service to the foundry. Update required inspection sheets and rectify any non-conformances reported in adherence to Company quality procedures. All within planned and agreed time scales and to the required quality standard.

THE ROLE: As a Pattern Maker you will be required to:

• Work to risk assessments and method statements where they are in place.
• Modify patterns to engineering drawings supplied.
• Complete inspection reports.
• Investigate and rectify, where required, any non-conformances reported.
• Complete tasks to an agreed time scale to meet production requirements.
• Check plant and equipment are safe and fit for purpose prior to use.
• Liaise with foundry production personnel in order to progress castings through the foundry.
• Be flexible and willing to work additional hours where reasonably required.
• Work within Health, Safety & Environmental procedures.
• Ensure the accurate use of the Time & Attendance systems.
• Respond professionally and innovatively to satisfy the needs of internal and external customers, ensuring that quality standards are never conceded.
• Be aware, and actively reduce the incident rate, of Non-Conforming errors within the team.
• Create a Clean-as-you-go policy and maintain W.I.P. and stock areas.
• Ensure plant and equipment is maintained safely and fit for purpose, reporting and resolving defects.
• Be willing to be trained in other production areas.

THE CANDIDATE: The ideal Pattern Maker:

• Time served in pattern making, ideally Apprentice trained or at least 4 years experience working within a similar role.
• Ability to read and understand engineering and production drawings.
• Safety conscious with a knowledge of relevant Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality processes and legislation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate with the Pattern Shop team and colleagues within our casting operations.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure to deadlines and targets.

BENEFITS:

• Up to £37,449 DOE + shift allowance.
• Incredible development and career growth - tailored training to help you learn and progress.
• Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role.
• Annual professional membership funded by the Company, where relevant for the role.
• 33 days holiday per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank/public holidays).
• Company pension scheme with 5% employee and 7% employer contribution.
• As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3 times salary.
• Access to employee discounts hub.
• Discounted healthcare cash plan.
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme.
• Various employee recognition schemes.

ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL: Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations. Progress Rail's deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.

HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre factory. We would politely request no agencies please.